Codemasters to release 'Ashes Cricket 2009' - Set for July 2009

[the_love_machine]

Here's a preview:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/spor...&mode=previews

Hopefully this turns out to be a good cricket game. What do you guys think? The good thing is they've developed the engine from scratch.

[Sheikh]

Awesome.


It's about time though.

[Mercenary]

They've only licensed Aus and English players. What a waste.

That means you'll have Yanis Kon, N Dhobi and Kris Fayle in the other teams!!

Will this be out on the Wii? If it is then I'm getting it

[Ahmed Zulfiqar]

Originally Posted by Mercenary They've only licensed Aus and English players. What a waste. That means you'll have Yanis Kon, N Dhobi and Kris Fayle in the other teams!! Will this be out on the Wii? If it is then I'm getting it

I still remember these ones:

Y. Khone
I. Pethoon
A. Kemblar

[Mohsin]

Nice! Lets hope its better then that last Brian Lara Cricket piece of crap!

'Butterfield this, buttrefield that!'

[The Legend]

It's a really great news for all cricket gamers that a very big next-gen cricket game is coming this year from Codemasters.

Ashes Cricket 2009.

I am very happy . The game will be coming for XBOX 360,PS3,PC and later on Wii. Hurray!

Ashes Cricket 2009 Official announcement

Ashes Cricket 2009 Features & Screenshots

I am going to buy this. Anyone here? I hope it will be releasing in Asia also.

[hussein]

cricket games r too easy tho, fun will last for a week

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by hussein cricket games r too easy tho, fun will last for a week

that's pushing it... usually the fun lasts 1 day.

[invincible]

Codemasters is so much better than EA Sports. Now, if only they install the AUTOGAME feature!

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

YAYY !! Finally a cricket game on XBoX 360.. cant wait for it !!

[The Legend]

We all should cross our fingers.

Y. Khone I. Pethoon A. Kemblar

Who can forget S.Tendulhar or Sewageh ?

[waqar_ahmad]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 that's pushing it... usually the fun lasts 1 day.

Even that's pushing it. Cricket games have so many problems, there is no fun.

[the_love_machine]

relax guys....you can always change the names, so it's not such a big deal. I'm more worried about the gameplay. But yeah, sponsoring all the teams would have been nice.

[pakistanbest]

Good news! thought cricket games are not that realistic like football games.

EA should also be making one as in the cricket gaming wise, their is comeptition betwenn them

[Luton Bad Boy]

Originally Posted by AhmedZulfiqar I still remember these ones: Y. Khone I. Pethoon A. Kemblar

Shouldnt those names appear under the Waqar Younis commentary thread as well!!

[MalikMohsin]

I thought Ashes Cricket 2009 is about Ashes.

[iZeeshan]

Pretty stupid to call it "Ashes Cricket"

It's unfair to the rest of the game.

I'm excited for it anyway and hopefully it will appear on the Wii, or a torrentsite for the PC

[OZGOD]

When was the last time a decent cricket game came out? Never!

BTW, is this only going to be for X-Box?

[azfar wali]

A video of the game.

http://www.cricketweb.net/news/cricketgames/5714.php

[pakistanbest]

from that video, it looks crap

[the_love_machine]

Originally Posted by OZGOD When was the last time a decent cricket game came out? Never! BTW, is this only going to be for X-Box?

nope, it's for second generation consoles, so it'll be available for xbox 360, ps3 and wii.

Here's more of an insightful preview

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/982/982782p1.html

[iZeeshan]

Wii? Really?

I don't think so...

[iZeeshan]

Wow apparently there is a version for the Wii.

But it comes out December 2009 while the rest are out in July 09.

Hmph.

[MalikMohsin]

I don't think Ashes Cricket 2009 will be more enjoyable game. Trust me

It's hardly any improved by looking at the game video background during the Ricky Ponting interview. However, i believe EA Sport will be a lot different. EA Cricket always surprise with different updated game.

[lakha84]

any news abt ps3???

[pakistanbest]

don't know how concrete this news is but EA cricket 09 is coming out

http://top-games4tahir.blogspot.com/...ea-sports.html

[The Legend]

Well there are 50% chances of EA's Cricket game to be released. The game was to be released in the first week of May but wasn't released due to some problems. The date expired and now it's up to the EA.

As far about Ashes Cricket 2009, the game will be releasing in first week of July and 18th July in Australia. The Wii version will be coming later on this year or may be early next year.

You can view all the information released about Ashes Cricket 2009 HERE.

[Amir]

Originally Posted by MalikMohsin I don't think Ashes Cricket 2009 will be more enjoyable game. Trust me It's hardly any improved by looking at the game video background during the Ricky Ponting interview. However, i believe EA Sport will be a lot different. EA Cricket always surprise with different updated game.

Ditto. The last Brian Lara was crap. It was horrible, and so unrealistic. At least Cricket 2007 had some sort of realism and was challenging in aspects.

This just looks like the same game play. I do not know why they changed, the 2000 system was one of the best I seen. It was easy but pretty realistic in that spinners could get edges to slip or to the keeper!

Lets hope EA comes out with a game because this one looks garbage.

[The Legend]

I do not know why they changed, the 2000 system was one of the best I seen. It was easy but pretty realistic in that spinners could get edges to slip or to the keeper!

Till that game, EA used to develop games with Creative Assembly but after Cricket 2000, HB-Studios came and entered .

Lets hope EA comes out with a game because this one looks garbage.

It's going to be very different from BLIC and EA's 09 is a garbage game than this. Just wait for trailers and I am sure you will change your opinion.

[bablu_khan]

will it be online play???

[the_love_machine]

Read this interview with the two developers guys. This tells you all the new gameplay features that have been added. Hopefully, this might change your mind:

http://www.planetcricket.net/forums/...9-q-53865.html

[The Legend]

will it be online play???

There will be a multiplayer mode upto 4 players.

[the_game]

I have always found games released by Codemasters to be far inferior to cricket games released by EA. This one doesn't look too different either.

Go Cricket Captain!

[The Legend]

Codemasters always put extra effort than EA hence they make better games. As far about cricket captain, I don't think so there will be a game from them this year.

[Showman]

What about Cricket Revolution, being developed in Pakistan. Its been in the works for a while now but no release date yet.
http://www.cricketrevolution.com/

[The Legend]

Guys another Interview with Jamie Firth regarding Ashes Cricket 2009 by Cricketgaming.net. Finally answering about IPL
http://www.cricketgaming.net/forums/....html#post4191

[Ahmed Zulfiqar]

the best EA cricket game was Cricket 2002...that game used to be so much fun...they have never been able to replicate that

[Mercenary]

Originally Posted by Showman What about Cricket Revolution, being developed in Pakistan. Its been in the works for a while now but no release date yet. http://www.cricketrevolution.com/

That actually looks really good, the graphics are about 3 years out but the gameplay looks great. I loved that inswinging toe crushing yorker at 0:36

[pakistanbest]

ASHES CRICKET COMING OUT 07/08/09
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HERE IS THE PRE-ORDER LINK FOR GAME

http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Sport/Cric...-Cricket-2009/

HOPE TO PRE-ORDER NEAR THE TIME AND SEE HOW THE GAME IS REPORTED TO BE, BUT LIKELY TO ORDER IN COUPLE OF WEEKS AND HOPE IT IS GOOD

[dino26]

I know there is 2 teams in it England & Australia funnily enough but can you make your own team and players ?

[Gujar]

I remember the background music to the old Brian Lara -

'Butter feel good, Butter feel high'

Or at least that's what we used to take it to say.

Also classic made up player names such as ThuriNanga (Tharanga) and GilChurch (instead of GilChrist)!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Gujar I remember the background music to the old Brian Lara - 'Butter feel good, Butter feel high' Or at least that's what we used to take it to say.

They might have sampled/mixed some Pakistani commentator in their music

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Any websites where I can preorder this game in the United States ?

[Ryankhan]

IM Very sad this wont be cuming out on ps2. i loved cricket 07 and still play it on ps2 with my updated pak squad. would love to play this game.

[dino26]

Its gonna be boring if you cant make any teams or players

[iZeeshan]

I'm sure they're not stupid enough to make an international game like that.

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Originally Posted by Shoaib Akhtar's Fan Any websites where I can preorder this game in the United States ?

anyone ?

[dblock]

Looking forward to a demo at least two weeks before that..if it's even half decent then I'll be purchasing.

[dino26]

This is interesting

The Wii version, developed by Gusto, manages to take a sizable chunk of the current generation's content and tailors it to fit the console's more diminutive attributes. Eight teams make the cut, with England and Australia's teams replete with fully-sanctioned player names and likenesses

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/100/1001101p1.html

Please let one be Pakistan , does anyone know who the 8 are apart from England and Australia

[dblock]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Codemasters-...5GFX4CACNBKXGZ

It's cheaper on Amazon than the link earliar in the thread.

[Tapori]

They might have sampled/mixed some Pakistani commentator in their music

True.

[dino26]

I will buy it if Pakistan is in it

[pakistanbest]

Originally Posted by dino26 I will buy it if Pakistan is in it

They will be in it but just not real names

[dino26]

Originally Posted by pakistanbest They will be in it but just not real names

Are you sure they are in it ?



Will Younus Khan be called - Arfat Amin or will they make it seem a bit similar like yonis kon

[Prince of Pakistan]

Originally Posted by dino26 Are you sure they are in it ? Will Younus Khan be called - Arfat Amin or will they make it seem a bit similar like yonis kon

yap exactly , Yonis Khon

[dino26]

Originally Posted by Prince of Pakistan yap exactly , Yonis Khon

At least we know who roughly they are , will we be able to edit there names

[Pak_cricketer]

Originally Posted by dino26 At least we know who roughly they are , will we be able to edit there names

Yes you will. On the PC there will probably be a patch out within days, but for the consoles, it might take a while, or you might have to do it yourself.

But the feature of changing the names is in the game.

[Adeel786]

I need to find one that would work on a canadian ps3. Can someone help me out?

[Pak_cricketer]

Originally Posted by Adeel786 I need to find one that would work on a canadian ps3. Can someone help me out?

PS3's are region free, therefore you can grab a copy from anywhere in the world, and it'll work on your PS3

[Adeel786]

Are you 100% sure? I don't wanna be spending 80 bucks on something that I won't be able to use.

I thought ps3 has two versions, european and the US?

can someone confirm please?

[Pak_cricketer]

Originally Posted by Adeel786 Are you 100% sure? I don't wanna be spending 80 bucks on something that I won't be able to use. I thought ps3 has two versions, european and the US? can someone confirm please?

http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question...6101554AAnf3JX

If you still have doubts, just send Codemasters an email, and they'll probably get back to you in a day or two.

[Adeel786]

Tried pre-ordering it from Amazon.uk but they are not shipping to canada and Canadian doesn't have it

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Where can I get this game in USA for XboX 36o ? No use ordering it from europe coz it wudn't work then, rite ?

[nazimcricket]

You guys should probably wait for some reviews to come out before spending your hard earned cash on a game which might not be all that good anyway.

I'll be purchasing mine from a game store which has a good return policy. That way if it's no good, I can simply return it, no questions asked.

[dino26]

IGN and some other gaming sites should have reviews before the release

[iZeeshan]

Is there a set release date?

I can't wait to torrent it =)

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

So turns out this game wont be region free, which means I wouldn't be able to play it on my XboX 36o. This sucks big time.

[Adeel786]

Originally Posted by Shoaib Akhtar's Fan So turns out this game wont be region free, which means I wouldn't be able to play it on my XboX 36o. This sucks big time.

its region free. Read pak_cricketer's post

[t_kaay]

Just seen the pre-order case for this in the local Game store. Think its gonna be a good one, but only England and Australia teams?????? Release early August.

http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/as...atures;title;2

[Pak_cricketer]

Originally Posted by Adeel786 its region free. Read pak_cricketer's post

Not for the 360.

Muahahaha

[Zaad]

tiredf of playing same gay games they make...

and they arent even available in us... so its pointless

[dino26]

The game comes out on 7th August

[iZeeshan]

I'm actually excited for this game. it should be good.

[Shoaib Akhtar's Fan]

Originally Posted by Pak_cricketer Not for the 360. Muahahaha

Don't worry bro.. I am getting a ps3 first thing in the morning tomorrow. Have been dying to play a decent cricket game for ages so what's a few hundred dollars?!?

[in_cutter]

Originally Posted by t_kaay Just seen the pre-order case for this in the local Game store. Think its gonna be a good one, but only England and Australia teams?????? Release early August. http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/as...atures;title;2

..the bats look BIG lol

[Atif]

Originally Posted by the_love_machine Here's a preview: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/spor...&mode=previews Hopefully this turns out to be a good cricket game. What do you guys think? The good thing is they've developed the engine from scratch.

not long left till release date for the 360, hopefull it shall be ace, the game play looks good

[Adeel786]

@pak_cricketer

I see you are also from Canada. Kindly keep us updated where and how you will get the game from. add me to your msn if you like h_adeel@hotmail

[Pak_cricketer]

Originally Posted by Adeel786 @pak_cricketer I see you are also from Canada. Kindly keep us updated where and how you will get the game from. add me to your msn if you like h_adeel@hotmail

Not sure yet myself.. Since none of the stores actually know the release date, I'll probably wait till it's released and then find the cheapest place. Right now I've seen prices around $60 CDN for the PS3.

I've added you on MSN

[imrank_88]

To all the cricket lovers out there this game is being released on August 7th should be pretty sweet. Does anyone know if this game is region specific on a PS3 or if it will be released in Canada as well or is it just being released in the UK and Australia. I have provided a link to one of the reviews if you guys want to check it out.



http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/a...009/index.html

[Foozee]

all cricket games are crap...

i buy all these games brian lara, and Ea games..play for one day and conquer it and get bored